2000 BMW Z3 vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk

To start off, 2000 BMW Z3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Firehawk would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 276 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (300 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3.

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2000 BMW Z3 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
Make BMW Pontiac
Model Z3 Firehawk
Year Released 2000 1995
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2990 cc 5735 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 229 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 464 Nm
Top Speed 250 km/hour 257 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1405 kg 1681 kg
Vehicle Length 4030 mm 4980 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 L 54 L